Butternut Squash–Pasta Bake

Butternut Squash–Pasta Bake

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray 11×7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, cook pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time; drain and return to Dutch oven.
  • Spoon into baking dish.
  • Meanwhile, cook squash in microwave as directed on package.
  • In the same 4-quart saucepan, mix cooked squash, milk, broth, 1 cup of the cheese and the butter.
  • Cook over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until butter and cheese are melted.
  • Remove from heat; stir in pine nuts, 2 tablespoons sage, the salt and pepper.
  • Stir squash mixture into pasta; mix well.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Place baking dish on cookie sheet.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned and cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with additional sage.

Notes & Wine Advice

*To toast pine nuts, spread in shallow pan. Bake at 350°F for 6 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown.

Quick Variation

To make this recipe meatless, use vegetable broth in place of chicken broth.

Nutrition values

Calories: 480 kcal
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